The jersey tells the story of the man’s longevity. Ray Nitschke, who entered the NFL only four years after facemasks were still optional, ended his career wearing a mesh jersey with his name on the back. That jersey, strongly believed to be the last one he ever wore in competition, is about to go on the auction block. Consigned to Heritage Auctions’ November … [Read more...]
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Melvin Gordon, Ty Montgomery Sign Exclusive Autograph Deals
An Iowa-based sports memorabilia company has signed exclusive autograph contracts with NFL running backs Melvin Gordon and Ty Montgomery. Superstars of the Game, based in Dubuque, will offer various products featuring the two players, adding newly created player-specific holograms for both players to each item. Gordon’s first private signing with the company will take … [Read more...]
Five Rare Ray Nitschke Oddball Collectibles
A tough, hard-nosed competitor on the field and an equally soft touch off it, linebacker Ray Nitschke enjoyed a 15-year playing career with the Green Bay Packers. A third round pick in 1957, he joined the Packers out of the University of Illinois and became one of the key members of Vince Lombardi's 1960s juggernaut. While his Topps cards are highly desired by fans, … [Read more...]
Notes: Old Packers Cert a Steal?; Sherman’s Jerseys; AZ Shops Bustling
It was one of hundreds of items sold during the recent Super Bowl Auction in Houston but not everyone realized just how significant it really was. A franchise certificate issued to the Green Bay Packers by NFL president Joe Carr sold for $19,550. That may have been a huge bargain for the buyers, Packers collector Chris Nerat and an anonymous partner in … [Read more...]
Vince Lombardi’s 1956 NFL Championship Ring, Other Items Going to Auction
Vince Lombardi coached his final NFL game 47 years ago this week. Now, seven lots of personal memorabilia with direct provenance to the legendary late NFL head coach will be featured in SCP Auctions’ Winter Premier online auction which starts on Wednesday, January 4. Among the items consigned by Vince Lombardi Jr., the coach's only son, is the 1956 New … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Starr’s Career Begins
The Green Bay Packers will salute the two greatest quarterbacks in franchise history Thursday night in what promises to be an emotional night at Lambeau Field. The franchise will retire Brett Favre’s number 4 but in attendance, perhaps for the last time, will be Hall of Fame quarterback and fan favorite Bart Starr, now 81. Starr suffered a series of strokes last year but … [Read more...]
Aaron Rodgers Autographs Now a Fanatics Exclusive
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has signed an exclusive autograph agreement Fanatics Authentic, giving the company the right to be the sole distributor of Rodgers memorabilia, including autographed and game-used items. Rodgers, the 2014 NFL MVP, has led the Packers to a 5-0 start this season. Rodgers will be signing photos, jerseys, footballs, Sports … [Read more...]
Aaron Rodgers Cards Continue Growth
Winning a Super Bowl did good things for the value of Aaron Rodgers cards but the train hasn’t stopped. Rodgers has played the quarterback position at an elite level, capping another brilliant season with another warrior-like effort that secured a fourth straight NFC North title for the Packers. He's an annual contender for the MVP award as the second half of his career … [Read more...]
Editor’s Blog: Special Collector Meets Aaron Rodgers
A few weeks ago, Adam Hughes and I put together this story about Jake Cohen, a young collector from Colorado who lost his sight as a result of complications from neuroblastoma, a cancer he's been fighting since he was very young. Despite not being able to see, Jake still appreciates football cards. His favorite player is Aaron Rodgers. Mike Fruitman of Mike's Stadium … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Dawn of the Lombardi Era
Fans may not have known exactly what the ‘new’ Green Bay Packers were all about in the summer of 1959 but the players who returned for training camp definitely knew there was a new sheriff in town. Vince Lombardi was given the task of not only building a winner but changing the culture of a once proud franchise that had fallen on hard times. His impact was immediate. After … [Read more...]
